Atmospheric Sciences Minor

Atmospheric and Oceanic Science (AOSC)
3417 Computer and Space Sciences Building
Phone: 301-405-5391
http://atmos.umd.edu

Program Directors: T. Canty, Ph.D. and A. Jones, Ph.D. 

This minor will provide a general background in meteorology as offered by the lower level courses, and a solid background in atmospheric physics (AOSC431) and atmospheric dynamics (AOSC432), as offered by two required courses. It is aimed at non-majors who might consider graduate work in meteorology, or prepare them for the very favorable job market in the Washington, D.C. area, where a background in meteorology can be an important asset.  Students attempting this minor will need a strong background in mathematics, physics and chemistry at the level of MATH240 or MATH461, PHYS270 and PHYS271; CHEM135 (preferred) or CHEM131, which are prerequisites for the required courses. Students interested in taking this minor program should contact the undergraduate advisor in the Department of Atmospheric and Oceanic Science for advising.  This minor is not open to students who major in Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences.

This minor will require 15 credits. All courses presented for the minor must be passed with a grade of "C-" or better.